Jarvan IVvs Darius
Jarvan IV vs Darius is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Darius wins with a 54.0% win rate (+8.1%) over Jarvan IV based on 38 games. Darius holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Jarvan IV build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Jarvan IV vs Darius matchup.
Jarvan IV Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Jarvan IV performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.
Darius(46.0%)Who Wins the Jarvan IV vs Darius Matchup?
Jarvan IV vs Darius Matchup Summary
The Jarvan IV vs Darius matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 38 recent matches analyzed, Darius wins with a 54.0% win rate compared to Jarvan IV's 46.0%, giving Darius a 8.1 percentage point advantage. Darius dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Jarvan IV players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Darius leads by 0.4 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Darius has a strong advantage in this matchup. Jarvan IV players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Darius overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Jarvan IV vs Darius Laning Phase Breakdown
Darius is favored during the laning phase against Jarvan IV, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Darius holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Jarvan IV Build Against Darius
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Darius, providing the mobility and stats Jarvan IV needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Jarvan IV against Darius are Sundered Sky, Frozen Heart and Black Cleaver. This combination gives Jarvan IV an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 6 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Darius. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Jarvan IV vs Darius matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Jarvan IV46.7%Darius53.3%Jarvan IV45.5%Darius54.5%Darius dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 53.3% win rate — a 6.7 percentage point lead over Jarvan IV. This lopsided early game means Darius can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Darius is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 54.5% win rate — 9.1 points above Jarvan IV. Extended games heavily favor Darius, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Darius holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Jarvan IV players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Jarvan IV Runes Against Darius
Precision
Inspiration
The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Jarvan IV the best tools to compete against Darius in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Jarvan IV matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.4. The table below shows Jarvan IV's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Jarvan IV build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.47% | 264 | 0.9 | 595 | 12,195 | 48.9% | 48.0% | |
| 47.13% | 174 | 0.9 | 566 | 12,294 | 45.4% | 48.9% | |
| 52.12% | 166 | 1.0 | 623 | 13,022 | 45.2% | 57.6% | |
| 51.30% | 155 | 0.9 | 580 | 12,445 | 57.3% | 45.6% | |
| 51.97% | 154 | 0.9 | 638 | 12,298 | 59.0% | 44.6% | |
| 46.75% | 154 | 0.9 | 587 | 12,484 | 49.3% | 44.3% | |
| 54.73% | 148 | 0.9 | 672 | 12,647 | 57.1% | 52.1% | |
| 52.03% | 148 | 0.9 | 629 | 12,489 | 61.3% | 45.4% | |
| 52.90% | 138 | 0.9 | 660 | 12,796 | 55.2% | 50.7% | |
| 48.00% | 127 | 0.9 | 609 | 12,261 | 48.3% | 47.8% | |
| 49.21% | 126 | 0.9 | 586 | 12,221 | 53.2% | 45.3% | |
| 46.49% | 114 | 1.1 | 622 | 13,248 | 47.9% | 45.5% | |
| 44.64% | 113 | 1.0 | 604 | 12,400 | 44.4% | 44.8% | |
| 41.59% | 113 | 1.1 | 661 | 12,114 | 45.8% | 38.5% | |
| 40.18% | 112 | 0.9 | 658 | 11,991 | 43.1% | 37.0% | |
| 40.00% | 101 | 0.8 | 617 | 13,042 | 38.9% | 40.6% | |
| 50.52% | 97 | 1.0 | 619 | 12,580 | 48.8% | 51.9% | |
| 47.37% | 96 | 1.1 | 565 | 12,557 | 34.8% | 59.2% | |
| 43.75% | 96 | 0.9 | 622 | 11,664 | 40.4% | 47.7% | |
| 52.13% | 95 | 1.0 | 635 | 12,201 | 50.0% | 53.9% | |
| 65.59% | 93 | 1.0 | 639 | 12,632 | 64.7% | 66.7% | |
| 52.27% | 88 | 0.9 | 607 | 12,601 | 56.8% | 49.0% | |
| 52.56% | 79 | 0.9 | 551 | 11,134 | 50.0% | 56.7% | |
| 44.59% | 75 | 1.0 | 647 | 12,356 | 34.2% | 55.6% | |
| 54.93% | 73 | 1.0 | 665 | 12,785 | 62.5% | 48.7% | |
| 47.89% | 71 | 1.0 | 634 | 12,071 | 47.1% | 48.6% | |
| 53.23% | 63 | 0.8 | 616 | 12,877 | 53.3% | 53.1% | |
| 64.52% | 63 | 1.1 | 638 | 13,531 | 65.4% | 63.9% | |
| 53.23% | 63 | 1.0 | 550 | 12,297 | 62.5% | 43.3% | |
| 38.71% | 62 | 1.2 | 578 | 11,454 | 35.7% | 41.2% | |
| 38.71% | 62 | 1.0 | 579 | 12,508 | 35.7% | 41.2% | |
| 50.00% | 60 | 1.1 | 702 | 12,751 | 60.9% | 43.2% | |
| 51.67% | 60 | 1.1 | 713 | 12,959 | 50.0% | 53.1% | |
| 56.14% | 57 | 0.9 | 640 | 13,057 | 47.8% | 61.8% | |
| 57.14% | 56 | 0.9 | 546 | 12,825 | 62.5% | 53.1% | |
| 44.64% | 56 | 0.9 | 561 | 12,309 | 35.7% | 53.6% | |
| 56.60% | 54 | 0.9 | 708 | 12,890 | 61.5% | 51.9% | |
| 47.17% | 53 | 1.2 | 598 | 13,276 | 47.4% | 47.1% | |
| 41.18% | 52 | 1.0 | 631 | 13,082 | 59.1% | 27.6% | |
| 52.94% | 51 | 1.1 | 663 | 13,568 | 52.4% | 53.3% | |
| 49.02% | 51 | 1.3 | 645 | 12,544 | 50.0% | 48.3% | |
| 55.56% | 45 | 0.9 | 655 | 12,903 | 57.9% | 53.9% | |
| 38.64% | 45 | 0.8 | 568 | 11,709 | 31.8% | 45.5% | |
| 41.86% | 44 | 0.9 | 584 | 11,393 | 41.7% | 42.1% | |
| 57.50% | 41 | 1.1 | 615 | 12,179 | 64.0% | 46.7% | |
| 47.37% | 38 | 1.9 | 631 | 13,191 | 45.5% | 48.1% | |
| 45.95% | 38 | 1.1 | 592 | 11,959 | 46.7% | 45.5% | |
| 57.14% | 36 | 1.1 | 573 | 12,098 | 47.4% | 68.8% | |
| 44.12% | 34 | 1.1 | 603 | 12,370 | 42.1% | 46.7% | |
| 40.63% | 32 | 1.2 | 634 | 12,275 | 42.1% | 38.5% | |
| 53.13% | 32 | 1.3 | 694 | 13,770 | 90.0% | 36.4% | |
| 55.17% | 29 | 1.2 | 642 | 13,909 | 55.6% | 55.0% | |
| 48.28% | 29 | 1.6 | 618 | 12,268 | 30.8% | 62.5% | |
| 44.44% | 27 | 1.9 | 598 | 13,868 | 70.0% | 29.4% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 1.0 | 609 | 11,720 | 37.5% | 63.6% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 1.5 | 509 | 10,121 | 50.0% | 46.7% | |
| 62.50% | 24 | 1.6 | 608 | 12,986 | 50.0% | 68.8% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 1.8 | 585 | 11,546 | 42.9% | 66.7% | |
| 69.57% | 23 | 1.8 | 674 | 11,804 | 73.3% | 62.5% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 1.5 | 626 | 12,723 | 72.7% | 36.4% | |
| 68.42% | 19 | 0.8 | 527 | 11,615 | 66.7% | 70.0% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 1.1 | 721 | 10,657 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 1.4 | 720 | 12,823 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 1.6 | 534 | 9,849 | 36.4% | 40.0% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 2.1 | 501 | 10,261 | 83.3% | 44.4% | |
| 71.43% | 14 | 2.0 | 669 | 12,208 | 50.0% | 87.5% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.9 | 573 | 12,433 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 1.5 | 606 | 9,482 | 62.5% | 60.0% | |
| 45.45% | 12 | 1.6 | 552 | 11,105 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 1.1 | 506 | 11,851 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.4 | 449 | 9,520 | 42.9% | 75.0% | |
| 18.18% | 11 | 0.9 | 555 | 11,549 | 16.7% | 20.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 0.7 | 476 | 9,389 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 1.3 | 540 | 11,727 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 2.0 | 581 | 9,476 | 60.0% | 20.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 1.8 | 735 | 11,394 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 0.7 | 582 | 10,946 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 1.1 | 434 | 8,879 | 40.0% | 25.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 2.9 | 858 | 9,785 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 3.1 | 542 | 7,016 | 42.9% | 0.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.2 | 586 | 8,906 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.2 | 405 | 10,019 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.7 | 673 | 10,539 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 2.8 | 760 | 13,110 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 0.7 | 493 | 12,220 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 2.7 | 791 | 14,298 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.2 | 864 | 13,742 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 1.5 | 445 | 9,032 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.1 | 341 | 9,646 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 3.5 | 637 | 12,379 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 2.5 | 452 | 8,261 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 1.7 | 625 | 11,049 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 2.7 | 769 | 10,637 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 529 | 8,778 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.6 | 616 | 10,398 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.3 | 733 | 12,383 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 445 | 10,468 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.3 | 627 | 10,538 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.4 | 484 | 10,845 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.0 | 599 | 10,550 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.2 | 434 | 9,288 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 5.5 | 888 | 11,481 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 4.7 | 829 | 15,955 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.3 | 483 | 12,647 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 3.7 | 663 | 12,515 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.4 | 621 | 11,845 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.9 | 759 | 13,036 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.4 | 534 | 8,848 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
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Jarvan IV vs Darius - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Jarvan IV do against Darius in League of Legends?
Darius wins the Jarvan IV vs Darius matchup with a 54.0% win rate compared to Jarvan IV's 46.0%, a 8.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 38 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.
How does Jarvan IV do against Darius in the early game?
In the early game, Darius has the advantage against Jarvan IV with a 53.3% win rate versus 46.7%. Darius players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Jarvan IV do against Darius in the late game?
In the late game, Darius takes over the Jarvan IV vs Darius matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to 45.5%. Darius scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Jarvan IV vs Darius matchup?
Darius wins the matchup against Jarvan IV with a 54.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 8.1 percentage point advantage means Darius is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 38 games analyzed.
What is the best Jarvan IV build against Darius?
The best Jarvan IV build against Darius includes Sundered Sky, Frozen Heart, Black Cleaver with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 66.7% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Jarvan IV runes against Darius?
The best Jarvan IV runes against Darius use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 46.2% win rate in the Jarvan IV vs Darius matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Jarvan IV counter Darius?
No, Jarvan IV struggles against Darius with only a 46.0% win rate. Darius has the advantage in this matchup. Jarvan IV players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Darius's lead.
How do I play Jarvan IV against Darius?
When playing Jarvan IV against Darius, play cautiously and avoid Darius's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Darius has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.